Ukraine's National Poker Team Selection: Anna Mazno Emerges Victorious

Ukraine's national sports poker team is gearing up for a significant challenge as they prepare to compete against top European teams for the Nations Cup on May 30 and 31. The selection process for the team was intense and featured some of the country's top female poker players.

The selection process took place during the PokerMatch UA Millions 2019 series in Kyiv. The event was exclusively for female poker players, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition. The final heads-up round featured two strong contenders: Irina Falzon from Ivano-Frankivsk and Anna Mazno from Kharkiv.

Anna Mazno emerged victorious, securing her place in the national team and earning a prize of 30,000 hryvnias. The event was documented in a film released by PokerMatch, which is available for free viewing. Commentators Eugene Smertenko and Olga Yermolcheva provided insightful commentary, with Yermolcheva also offering moral support to the participants. Notable streamers Alena 'Aloha aloha' Myronenko and Svetlana 'Svetarik' Dryga also took part in the selection process, adding to the event's dynamic atmosphere.